Required training offered for restaurants and food handlers
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, licensed food establishments now must employ one supervisory employee that has successfully completed a food safety training class.
Completing the necessary training and passing the associated exam brings licensed food establishments into compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Food Employee Certification Act.
To help food establishments meet this requirement, Penn State Extension is offering a Food Safety Training Course.
The course will be held at the Greene County Penn State Extension Office, in Waynesburg from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The examination will be held on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m.
The course fee of $175 per person covers the cost of the ServSafe® course book, instructional materials and refreshment breaks.
For more information, or for a brochure, call the Penn State Extension Office in Westmoreland County at 724-837-1402.
Pre-registration is required. To register, log on to extension.psu.edu/food-safety/events and complete the required information.
For those without internet access, register by contacting the Penn State Extension Office at 724-837-1402.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.
If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, contact your local Cooperative Extension Office in advance of your participation or visit.